The Foundation That Lasted Rihanna Through 4 VMA Performances and That Epic Drake Moment

Rihanna had a big night last night at the MTV VMAs. If you didn't happen to catch the show, here's a quick recap: She received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, and in its honor put on not one but fourepic performances, which is unheard of in VMA history. In addition to breaking it down on stage, RiRi completed four outfit and hair changes and kept her chill throughout Drake's love speech—during all of which she looked absolutely flawless. If you're wondering how the heck that's possible (I can't sit for 30 minutes in the car without my face melting, let alone do all that dancing), enter Mylah Morales, the singer's go-to makeup artist, who shared the secret product behind that 10-hour flawless face. Did we mention she started getting ready at 2 P.M.?

"Our inspiration [for Rihanna's makeup] was pulled from old vintage Hollywood glamour," says Morales, who shared a look at her mood board with us during her Instagram takeover last night. "I wanted her skin to look smooth and beautiful to match her silk satin dress." And that it did. To get it so smooth, Morales prepped RiRi's skin with a $400 face cream (only the best for the best) and Chanel Ultrawear Flawless Foundation. "We needed something that would last throughout all her performances, yet still look flawless," says Morales. Here's a behind the scenes look at her playing with it before the big event. While the foundation is pricey at $60, a little bit of it honestly goes a long way.

But even if you don't have a Rihanna-level pay check, Morales left us with this tip for making your foundation last all day: Follow up foundation with a fine pressed powder on the center of your face—read: your T-zone—to fight off shine. Here, she used Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Color in No. 40, but any translucent formula will do. Maybelline's new Master Fix Loose Powder is a go-to in my routine, and it's only $9. Now if only we could get tips on those dance moves...